MP wants compensation of MZN 113 million from Helena Taipo and co-defendants

The trial concerning the embezzlement of over 113 million Meticais from the Directorate of Migrant Labor has begun, with former Labor Minister Helena Taipo as the main defendant. The scheme, involving contributions from Mozambican workers in South Africa between 2014 and 2015, allegedly saw Taipo and other officials authorizing illegal payments and misappropriating funds for personal use. The Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking compensation equivalent to the embezzled amount, with interest. The trial includes multiple defendants, with accusations ranging from embezzlement to document forgery.

War in Ukraine does not put the fight against terrorism on the back burner

Mozambique and Portugal affirm that the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine will not diminish support for Mozambique's fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado. Presidents Filipe Nyusi and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa emphasize the importance of continued efforts against terrorism despite global challenges. Nyusi explains Mozambique's abstention in the UN resolution against Russia, highlighting the country's stance for dialogue. Rebelo de Sousa reassures ongoing support from Portugal and the EU. The visit also reviews strategic cooperation programs between the two nations.

And it's done! Mozambique entered the diamond market

Mozambique has achieved the long-awaited admission by the Kimberley Process, allowing the country to benefit from its diamond wealth across various regions. Studies from the 1990s indicate diamond occurrences in Gaza, Manica, Sofala, Tete, and Niassa. After a rejection in 2016 and years of effort, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Max Tonela, emphasized the need to capitalize on this admission by advancing several stalled projects.